The claws scratched on the bare stone floor as the tall silhouette of a dragon shining with fire approached the tall, golden statue.
There was an absolute silence and no aura.
Then the eyes of the statue lit up in pulsing golden brilliance that erased all the shadows from the temple. The familiar aura filled with pride and absolute dominance froze the dragon in his steps.
The loud voice of the dragon god brimming with energy and nobility came out of the moveless metal mouth of the statue, "I know why have you come..."
Vesuvius bowed deeply, his head almost touching the floor, out of respect toward the statue, no, toward the being it represented.
"Tell me... why do you think I gave you the time limit on your task to repay your debt."
Dozens of ideas and strings of thoughts streamed through his mind. Though, none of them felt correct. Still, he chose the one that was, in his opinion, closest to the truth.
